Guidelines and Process Flow for implementation of Scheme for Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India (Scheme-2) Version 2.0

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1 Guidelines and Process Flow for implementation of Scheme for Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India (Scheme-2) Version 2.0 Date of Release: November 05,

2 Guidelines for Implementation of ESDM Skill Development Scheme Version History Version Number Purpose Changes made New processes Author Date of Release V 1.0 V 2.0 Initial Draft Guidelines for implementation of Scheme for Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India Guidelines for implementation of Scheme for Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India N/A N/A PMU Included Process Flow Updated guidelines based on amendment to Admin Approval dated 26/09/2018 Proforma for Undertaking /Code of Ethics from TP Demand Based Proposal Streamlining of processes including automation. PMU Note: MeitY reserves the right to change the contents of these Implementation Guidelines at any given point of time. The updated version will be available on the ESDM Skill Development Portal and MeitY s website ( 2

3 Table of Contents... GLOSSARY... 4 ABOUT SCHEME FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN ESDM FOR DIGITAL INDIA... 5 FLOWCHART: PROCESS FLOW FOR CERTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT... 6 RESPONSIBILITY: FOR CANDIDATES... 7 RESPONSIBILITY: FOR TRAINING PARTNERS (TP) RESPONSIBILITY: FOR STATE IMPLEMENTING AGENCY (SIA) RESPONSIBILITY: FOR KEY IMPLEMENTING AGENCY RESPONSIBILITY: FOR PMU BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES a) Enrolment of candidates by TP b) Conduct Training c) Conduct of Assessments d) Reimbursement of Course Fee and Registration-cum-Certification-Fee

4 Glossary Term CF CSC EID EMC ESDM ESSCI EWS KIA MeitY MoU NOS NPR NSDA NSDC NSQF PMU PRSG QP RCCF SC SIA SSC ST TP TSSC UT Detail Course Fee Common Centres Enrolment ID for Aadhaar Electronic Manufacturing Clusters System Design & Manufacturing Sector Skills Council of India Economically Weaker Section Key Implementing Agency Ministry of and Information Technology Memorandum of Understanding National Institute of and Information Technology National Occupation Standards National Population Register National Skill Development Agency National Skill Development Council National Skill Qualification Framework Program Management Unit Project Review and Steering Group Qualification Pack Registration-cum-Certification-Fee Scheduled Caste State Implementing Agency Sector Skills Council Scheduled Tribes Training Partner Telecom Sector Skill Council Union Territory 4

5 About Scheme for Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India MeitY had approved the Scheme Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India on with a total target of 3,28,000 candidates at an approved outlay of Rs Crore out of which an amount of Rs Crore is the Grants-in-Aid to cover all States/UTs of the country in order to facilitate creation of an eco-system for development of ESDM Sector in the entire country. The Scheme would be in operation up to The Scheme is being implemented by three Key Implementing Agencies (KIAs) namely, ESSCI and TSSC. The scheme is operated and managed by Programme Management Unit (PMU) at, under the aegis of MeitY in a transparent manner. The Scheme is being implemented in the following States/ UTs: Large States Medium States Small States Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Odisha, Kerala, Delhi, Assam, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana Manipur, Chandigarh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Puducherry, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Nagaland, Mizoram, Sikkim Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep Salient features of the Schemes are a. Target Beneficiaries - 8 th /10 th Pass, ITI holders, Polytechnics, Under Graduates, and Graduates. b. Training being imparted in 5 levels i.e. NSQF Compliant Level1 Level5. c. Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI), Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) and National Institute of & IT () are the Key Implementing Agencies. d. Scheme Parameters (Hours, Base Cost etc.) are aligned to Common Norms notified by Cabinet for various Skill Development Schemes w.e.f e. Financial Assistance for Skilling and Certification is 75% to General Category and 100% to SC / ST/ EWS Category f. An Expert Committee has recommended 59 NSQF Compliant courses (40 and 19 Manufacturing Courses.). Since inception of the scheme, 2,40,311 candidates have been trained out of which 1,53,822 have been certified in various ESDM Courses. The remaining target with effect from 02-Jul-2018 is as under: Scheme-2 (State Category) Remaining Target L1-L2 L3 L4 L5 Total Target Break-Up Large States ,666 39,466 59,200 Medium States ,751 27,100 40,651 Small States ,761 3,104 4,657 Total ,670 1,04,508 5

6 Flowchart: Process Flow for Certification and Placement More details about the scheme can be found at 6

7 Responsibility: For Candidates a) General 1. The Scheme is targeted for candidates studying at IX/X standard onwards, ITI, Polytechnic, undergraduate and also unemployed youth who are school dropouts from 8 th pass onwards, ITI Certificate or Diploma holders, graduates, registrants in Employment Exchanges. In order to boost Manufacturing Sector Skilling, Engineering Graduates are now permitted for L5 level courses. 2. The candidate can enrol at any of the 5 NSQF Levels (L1 to L5) specified, subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria, as defined in the respective NSQF Course. The courses have now been totally aligned in terms of NSQF Levels and number of hours in-line with the NSDC approved National Occupation Standards (NOS). The updated List of NSQF Compliant ESDM Courses as on 17 th July 2018 is at Annexure-I (to be noted: the list of NSQF compliant ESDM Courses shall be updated from time to time and it is advised to check the latest list from respective TP/KIA/ESDM Portal) 3. The Fee details applicable to batches starting on or after 01-Apr-2018 are as below: Applicable to the batches starting on or After 01 Apr 2018 Reimbursement of Course fee : 80% on Certification and 20% on Placement Level L1-L2 L3 L4 L5 Upper Ceiling in Course Hours for re-imbursement of Fee Course Fees 200 hrs 300 hrs 350 hrs 400 hrs The base cost for Sector is Rs per hour and the base cost for Manufacturing Sector is Rs per hour. Actual duration as per the NSQF course list. Manufacturing Sector Courses (Rs.)* Sector Courses (Rs.)* RCCF (Rs.) *The course fee payable for per hour of training on actual hours of training with a ceiling of number of hours as above 4. The approved courses will be available for training under this Scheme. L1-L2 courses would be taken up only on need basis. These courses would be conducted by the Training Partners (TPs) affiliated to the three Key Implementing Agencies viz. ESSCI,, TSSC. The list of affiliated TPs is available on the Scheme s Portal at and on MeitY s website at 5. All the courses under the scheme need to be aligned with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). Government funding is not available for any course if it is not NSQF compliant. 6. The courses under the Scheme are for upgrading the skills and/or acquiring new skills. 7. All candidates need to ensure that they have a valid Aadhaar Number. In case a candidate doesn t have Aadhaar, he/she may get enrolled at the nearest Aadhaar/NPR enrolment Centres. The candidates should also provide their consent for Aadhaar authentication or e-kyc process. 8. The enrolment number for Aadhaar viz. EID may also be considered for admission under the scheme. However, any two of the following identity proofs would be considered, only for the states of Assam and Meghalaya: 7

8 State Assam Meghalaya Acceptable Identity Proof Any two of the following identity proofs: 1. Aadhaar Card of the candidate 2. NPR Card of the candidate 3. Voter ID Card of the candidate 4. PAN Card of the candidate 5. Jan Dhan Yojana Passbook of the candidate 6. State Permanent Resident Certificate issued by the SDM/DC office 9. A candidate who has been a beneficiary of any of the Govt. of India aided Skilling Course, in the ESDM field sponsored by Central or State Govt, would not be considered as beneficiary under the Scheme. Each candidate would be required to submit an undertaking, that he/she has not taken the benefit of any Scheme sponsored by Central or State Govt in the ESDM field, to the TP at the time of registration/enrolment. 10. The candidate must have attained the age of seventeen (17) years at the time of registration/enrolment. 11. When a candidate decides to enrol for a course under this Scheme, he/she should approach the nearest affiliated TP. The list of TPs is available on the ESDM Skill Development Portal as well as MeitY s website at The TPs, depending on the eligibility and suitability of the candidate will carry out his/her enrolment in a particular course. After enrolling for the course, the candidate will be required to undergo the training for the prescribed duration of the course. After completion of training, each candidate should undergo an examination/ assessment to be conducted by the respective KIA. The examination will have two components - theory and practical. 13. Each candidate should be willing to get employed / Self-Employed. Each candidate would be required to submit an undertaking to this effect to the TP at the time of registration/enrolment. 14. The examination pattern (Examination duration, number of questions, online or offline, theory vs. practical breakup etc) would be as per the norms of the KIA of the specific course. 15. A candidate who is unable to pass the exam in the initial attempt will be eligible to apply for reappear cycle. A candidate will be allowed only two re-appear attempts. The time limit for the candidate to be allowed for two re-appear attempts is within 1 year from date of enrolment of the candidate. 16. A candidate is eligible to get benefit under this scheme only once. However, for Manufacturing Job roles, a candidate will be permitted to undergo two courses at successive NSQF levels. 17. In case of any grievance of the candidate with the TP, the candidate should approach the State Implementing Agency (SIA)/respective Key Implementing Agency viz. ESSCI,, TSSC for grievance redressal. In case it is not satisfactorily resolved within 1 month they may approach the PMU at MeitY providing details of letter / written to SIA/KIA and their reply, if any. b) Financials 1. 60% seats of the total seats at each Level are for General Candidates 2. 40% seats will be reserved for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/EWS categories. 3. The reservation quota as specified in the scheme document is SC-15%; ST-7.5%; EWS-17.5%. 4. Criteria for EWS Category: The annual family income of the candidate should not be more than Rs. 2 lakh in order to be eligible for EWS Category. Any certificate recognized by State/UT administration shall be acceptable. EWS Certificate of the candidate should be valid on the Date of Enrolment of the candidate on the Portal. 5. Course Fee : - a) General Candidates: - 75% of the Course Fee would be payable by MeitY for the successfully certified candidates belonging to General category. This would be reimbursed to the TP, subject to approval from respective KIA and subject to meeting the employability norms set under the Scheme. 8

9 - For the remaining 25%, the candidate may pay to the TP upon enrolment. The TP is free to bear / share (with candidate) this cost or provide credit facility to the candidates if they so desire. MeitY would have no bearing on the mutual arrangement between the TP and the candidate in this regard. - For General candidates, the Scheme provides for reimbursement of 75% of the Course Fee under 2 instalments: 1 st instalment i.e. 80% is payable on successful certification of the candidates and the 2 nd instalment i.e. 20% is payable based on employment norms under the Scheme. b) Reserved Candidates (SC/ ST/EWS): - 100% of the Course Fee would be payable by MeitY for the successfully certified candidates belonging to Reserved Category. This would be reimbursed to the TP. - For Reserved candidates, the Scheme provides for reimbursement of 100% of the Course Fee under 2 instalments: 1 st instalment i.e. 80% is payable on successful certification of the candidates and the 2 nd instalment i.e. 20% is payable based on employment norms under the Scheme. 6. Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF) : - a) General Candidates: - All candidates will have to initially pay the RCCF at the time of enrolment with the TP. - The candidate will have to pay the prescribed RCCF to the TP for every attempt - The candidate would be eligible to obtain the refund of RCCF for one time only, upon his/her successful certification and the necessary amount due to him/her would be transferred to his TP who would refund to the candidate. - 75% of the RCCF would be payable by MeitY for the successfully certified candidates. This would be transferred to the TP who would refund to the candidate. b) Reserved Candidates (SC/ ST/EWS): - All candidates will have to initially pay the RCCF at the time of enrolment with the TP. - The candidate will have to pay the prescribed RCCF to the TP for every attempt - The candidate would be eligible to obtain the refund of RCCF for one time only, upon his/her successful certification and the necessary amount due to him/her would be transferred to his TP who would refund to the candidate % of the RCCF would be payable by MeitY for the successfully certified candidates. This would be transferred to the TP who would refund to the candidate. 9

10 Responsibility: For Training Partners (TP) a) General 1. TP is an important link in the implementation of the skill development initiative. The TP is responsible for mobilization of candidates in active collaboration with KIAs / State Implementing Agencies. 2. The Fee details applicable to batches starting on or after 01-Apr-2018 are as below: Applicable to the batches starting on or After 01 Apr 2018 Reimbursement of Course fee : 80% on Certification and 20% on Placement Level L1-L2 L3 L4 L5 Upper Ceiling in Course Hours for re-imbursement of Fee Course Fees 200 hrs 300 hrs 350 hrs 400 hrs The base cost for Sector is Rs per hour and the base cost for Manufacturing Sector is Rs per hour. Actual duration as per the NSQF course list. Manufacturing Sector Courses (Rs.)* Sector Courses (Rs.)* RCCF (Rs.) *The course fee payable for per hour of training on actual hours of training with a ceiling of number of hours as above 3. The courses should be ideally offered as a full time hours/day excluding break time. The courses can also be offered on part time hours/day and TPs would be required to maintain the training schedule, throughout the duration of each batch and furnish such details at the time of enrolments, invoicing or wherever necessary. 4. All the courses under the scheme need to be aligned with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). Government funding is not available for any course if it is not NSQF compliant. 5. ESDM Courses should have same name, duration and the level of the course as per published NSQF Compliant course list by NSDC or as approved by National Skill Qualification Committee (NSQC) of NSDA 6. The updated List of NSQF Compliant ESDM Courses(aligned in terms of NSQF Levels and number of hours in-line with the NSDC approved National Occupation Standards) as on 17 th July 2018 is at Annexure-I (to be noted: the list of NSQF compliant ESDM Courses shall be updated from time to time and it is advised to check the latest list from respective KIA) 7. The batch size is recommended to be of candidates as per the norms specified by the respective Key Implementing Agency viz. ESSCI,, TSSC. Multiple batches to be created in case of larger enrolments. For batch size less than 20, the KIA may permit the same, on a case-tocase basis 8. A TP can be affiliated with one or more KIA at the same time. Affiliated TPs from any KIA are allowed to conduct any of the approved courses as per Annexure-I (NSQF Course list to be updated from time-to-time). 9. Any assessor/trainer associated with the scheme in whatever capacity with any KIA would have to be a certified assessor/trainer respectively for the course being delivered by the TP. b) Financials 1. 60% seats of the total seats at each Level are for General Candidates 2. 40% seats will be reserved for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/EWS categories. 3. The reservation quota as specified in the scheme document is SC-15%; ST-7.5%; EWS-17.5%. 10

11 4. Criteria for EWS Category: The annual family income of the candidate should not be more than Rs 2 lakh in order to be eligible for EWS Category. Any certificate recognized by State/UT administration shall be acceptable. EWS Certificate of the candidate should be valid on the Date of Enrolment of the candidate on the Portal. 5. Reimbursement of Course Fee : 80% Course Fee to be released to the TP on successful certification of the candidate and remaining 20% to be released subject to meeting the employment criterion as per Scheme. Reimbursement would be made in instalments, as under: Instalment % of Total Cost Output Parameters 1 st 80% On Successful Certification of the candidates 2 nd 20% On Successful Placement of the candidate 6. Course Fee : - a) General Candidates: - 75% of the Course Fee would be payable by MeitY for the successfully certified candidates belonging to General category. This would be reimbursed from the PMU to the TP, subject to approval from respective KIA and subject to meeting the employability norms set under the Scheme. - For the remaining 25%, the candidate may pay to the TP upon enrolment. The TP is free to bear / share (with candidate) this cost or provide credit facility to the candidates if they so desire. MeitY would have no bearing on the mutual arrangement between the TP and the candidate in this regard. - For General candidates, the Scheme provides for reimbursement of 75% of the Course Fee under 2 instalments: 1st instalment i.e. 80% is payable on successful certification of the candidates and the 2nd instalment i.e. 20% is payable based on employment norms under the Scheme. b) Reserved Candidates (SC/ ST/EWS): - 100% of the Course Fee would be payable by MeitY for the successfully certified candidates belonging to Reserve category. This would be reimbursed from the PMU to the TP, subject to approval from respective KIA. - For Reserved candidates, the Scheme provides for reimbursement of 100% of the Course Fee under 2 instalments: 1st instalment i.e. 80% is payable on successful certification of the candidates and the 2nd instalment i.e. 20% is payable based on employment norms under the Scheme. 7. Registration-cum-certification Fee (RCCF) : - a) General Candidates: - Every enrolled candidate would be required to pay for RCCF to the TPs at the time of enrolment. - The candidate will have to pay the prescribed RCCF to the TP for every attempt. - The TP should transfer the RCCF in respect of the enrolled batch to the KIAs within 5 working days of starting of the training. - The candidate will have to pay the prescribed RCCF to the TP for every attempt. The candidate would be eligible to obtain the refund of RCCF for one time only, upon his/her successful certification and the necessary amount due to him/her would be transferred to his TP who would refund to the candidate. b) Reserved Candidates (SC/ ST/EWS): - Every enrolled candidate would be required to pay for RCCF to the TPs at the time of enrolment. - The candidate will have to pay the prescribed RCCF to the TP for every attempt. 11

12 - The TP should transfer the RCCF in respect of the enrolled batch to the KIAs within 5 working days of starting of the training. - The candidate will have to pay the prescribed RCCF to the TP for every attempt. The candidate would be eligible to obtain the refund of RCCF for one time only, upon his/her successful certification and the necessary amount due to him/her would be transferred to his TP who would refund to the candidate. 8. All fees is inclusive of all taxes, as and when applicable. No amount, over and above the prescribed limits at each level, as indicated in the Scheme, shall be payable by MeitY c) Affiliation with KIA 1. The TP can apply for affiliation with any of the three KIAs. Affiliation will be course and centre specific, which means that the TP can apply for affiliation under a particular level and for a specific course, as per prescribed norms of the KIA, as applicable. 2. The TP needs to adhere to the accreditation norms of the KIAs viz ESSCI / TSSC / with whom the TP is affiliated. The ratio of quantity of requisite training infrastructure to number of candidates would be as per the accreditation norms of KIA. 3. All TPs must have the requisite training infrastructure to conduct the training for the particular course. Any major deviations noticed in this regard may result in cancellation of the batches at the centres. It is the responsibility of the KIA to ensure the same. KIA may take appropriate action in case any deviation is noticed. d) Admissions & Scheduling of Course 1. Scheme mandates training for 60% General and 40% Reserved category candidates (15% SC, 7.5%ST, 17.5% EWS). However, as all States may not have adequate no. of SC or ST candidates, the overall ratio of General v/s Reserved Category should be maintained in the Scheme for each Level. 2. If sufficient number of candidates is not available in any category, then the seats may be filled with candidates from SC ST EWS, as per precedence indicated herein. 3. The TP would be responsible for the admission process subject to adhering to the eligibility norms for the candidates. The TP needs to ensure that candidates meet the minimum eligibility criteria to undertake training for the respective course. 4. The candidate must have attained the age of seventeen (17) years at the time of registration/enrolment. 5. The procedure for registration of candidates would be via the ESDM Skill Development portal viz All the records, certificates of qualifications would be kept as hard copy with the TP for reference. It would be the responsibility of the TP to maintain the necessary records.tp shall make available copy of such records to MeitY/ KIA/ SIA/ PMU as and when required. 7. TP will adhere to the batch size specified by the KIA/SIA under each Course and Level. For batch size less than 20, the KIA may permit the same, on a case-to-case basis 8. A TP should ensure that such candidates get enrolled who are willing to get employed / Self- Employed (applicable in Repair/ Maintenance courses only) and an undertaking to this effect should be taken from the candidates at the time of registration. 9. The TP should ensure that a candidate who has been a beneficiary of any of the Govt. of India aided Skilling Course, in the ESDM field sponsored by Central or State Govt, should not be enrolled and an undertaking to this effect should be taken from the candidates at the time of registration. 10. TP should ensure that the candidates have a valid Aadhaar number so that the uniqueness of the beneficiary can be maintained. The TP should obtain a written consent from the candidate for Aadhaar authentication or e-kyc process. 12

13 11. The enrolment number for Aadhaar viz. EID may also be considered for admission under the scheme. However, any two of the following Identity proofs would be considered only for the states of Assam and Meghalaya: State Assam / Meghalaya Acceptable Identity Proof Any two of the following identity proofs: 1. Aadhaar Card of the candidate 2. NPR Card of the candidate 3. Voter ID Card of the candidate 4. PAN Card of the candidate 5. Jan Dhan Yojana Passbook of the candidate 6. State Permanent Resident Certificate issued by the SDM/DC office 12. It would be the responsibility of the TP to provide the course content/ training material / books/ reading/study material, as necessary, to the candidates in their centres. 13. At all times, the TP should not sub-franchise the training. Any such activity found will be considered as non-compliance and may result in de-affiliation of the TP from participating in the ESDM Skill Development Scheme. TP may submit an undertaking with the respective KIA stating to this effect. 14. TP will be responsible for all aspects related to enrolment of candidates, training and co-ordination with KIAs for assessments. 15. The TP must ensure that the trainers are qualified and trained to provide trainings on the relevant Courses as per norms of KIA. 16. The ESDM Course should be conducted by the TPs as follows: a) It is mandatory for TPs to conduct the ESDM course for the duration specified in the NSQF Compliant ESDM Course List and strictly follow the course curriculum provided by KIA. KIA should not carry out the assessment of the batch in case TP has not conducted the training for specified hours. b) The training comprising of theory/practical should be conducted for maximum 6 hours a day exclusive of lunch/ other breaks. The said stipulation may be marginally relaxed for Manufacturing Sector Courses (due to hands on/ on the job training), on case to case basis. c) The TP must provide the information regarding major breaks (30 minutes or more) given during conduct of daily classes in the attendance sheet. d) In case TP fails to provide above information, the course duration would be calculated as follows : i. For courses conducted for more than 4 hours a day, 30 minutes would be deducted as lunch/meals break while calculating the total course duration. ii. For courses conducted for 4 hours or less, course duration would be calculated on actuals. e) TPs should not conduct any training/classes on National Holidays. Minimum one weekly off should be given to the candidates. f) KIAs should enforce provisions for biometric attendance of the candidates for their respective TPs. e) Assessment 1. TP will be responsible for scheduling assessment of the candidates with the KIAs, so that the examinations are conducted by KIA within 2 weeks from date of completion of Training. 2. TPs must certify that candidates have undergone a NSQF aligned course (as per approved list), have adequate attendance (70% of contact days) as per attendance records, training has been conducted as per NSQF norms, etc and submit these details to the concerned KIA. 3. The TP will be responsible to collect the RCCF from the candidates, and deposit the same to the KIA (/ESSC/TSSC as the case may be) within 5 working days from the date of start of the training. 13

14 4. For reimbursement of the course fees, the TP should indicate complete bank details including IFSC code. 5. In order to claim the reimbursement of the course fees, upon successful certification of the candidate, it is the responsibility of the TP to raise request for fund transfer from the PMU, based on the category of the candidate, subject to approval of the respective KIA. The fee reimbursement should be claimed in the approved online Template / Format for claiming course fees / RCCF by TPs. 6. All stakeholders should submit their claim to PMU for reimbursement through Portal, within 60 days from the end date / cut-off date of the relevant processes (as defined in the guidelines). 7. TPs and 3 rd party assessment agency assigned by KIA must ensure that the assessments are conducted in a fair/ transparent & holistic manner. Unfair practices/ violations if any shall be dealt strictly as per applicable laws. 8. In the event of any malpractice, the Key Implementing Agencies may choose to de-affiliate the TP and it may also result in debarring the TP from further participation in the ESDM Skill Development Schemes. 9. TP must ensure that all candidates in the batch carry their original photo-id cards on the day of assessment. The permissible photo-ids that a candidate can carry for the assessment are voter ID card, passport, driving license, PAN card, Aadhaar card, identity card provided by school/college etc. Without the original photo-id card, the assessor may choose not to assess the particular candidate 10. In case of any grievance of the TP, the TP should approach KIA and in the event if KIA is not able to resolve the grievance, TP can approach PMU for grievance redressal, providing details of letter / written to KIA and their reply, if any. f) Facilitating Placements of certified candidates 1. The placement parameters are kept as minimum of 70% of the certified candidates for 100% fee reimbursement; In case 70% of the certified candidates are not placed, then placement linked reimbursement shall be per candidate basis. 2. Placement linked funding for reimbursement to TP or KIA/SIA has been adopted as follows: i. The TP will have the first right to place the candidate and claim re-imbursement of balance 20% Course Fee subject to a time frame of 2 months after Certification for placing the trained candidates. ii. In case the TP is not able to place the candidates within the stipulated time of 2 months after Certification, the respective KIA or SIA (first-cum-first-serve basis) will have the right to place the candidate and claim re-imbursement of the balance 20% Course Fee, subject to a time frame of further 2 months (i.e. time frame of 4 months after Certification.). iii. In the event of TP not being able to place all certified candidates within a period of 2 months after Certification, then in such an event the KIA or SIA (on first-cum-first-serve basis) would have the claim to place the remaining candidates. iv. If a TP is able to place at least 70% of the total certified candidates in a batch within 2 months, then the TP would be eligible for full reimbursement of the balance 20% Course Fee. The same is applicable for KIA or SIA as well, subject to the timeframe / condition stipulated above. v. For cases where partial (less than 70% of the total certified candidates) candidates being placed by the TP and the remaining being placed by KIA or SIA, the balance 20% Course Fee reimbursement may be linked on pro-rata basis i.e. per candidate basis. vi. Since norms pertaining to reimbursement of the balance 20% of the Course Fee takes into account 100% reimbursement in the case of 70% of certified candidates of a batch being successfully placed, therefore in the case the TP together with KIA or SIA is able to achieve the set condition, then the balance 30% shall be divided on pro-rata basis keeping in view the number of candidates placed by the TP and KIA/ SIA. 3. Placement details have to be mandatorily entered on the ESDM Skill Development Portal post placements of the candidates. 14

15 4. For each candidate who is successfully placed, the TP or KIA/SIA as the case maybe, would mandatorily track the placement of such candidates for at least 3 months before raising the claim for reimbursement through Portal. In order to track the placement record of the candidate, the following list of documents should be collated by the TP or KIA/SIA as the case maybe: For Salaried Employment Appointment On employment (to be uploaded within 2 months of date of certification in case claim is done by TP ) For 3 consecutive months from the first date of employment letter issued by the employer OR A letter issued by the employer with details mentioning the placed candidate s name, date of joining, and cost to the company (CTC), etc. Such a letter can be either candidate specific or for a group of selected candidates. Copy pertaining to acceptance of offer by the candidate shall also be treated as valid. Such communication can either in print or electronic form. OR Copy of Identity card issued by employer. Salary certificate/salary slips issued by the employer AND Salary payment proof (NEFT details, bank account statement, or passbook entries) showing the monthly credit details On self-employment (to be uploaded within 2 months of date of certification in case claim is done by TP ) For 3 consecutive months from the first date of selfemployment For Self-Employed Trade license OR Proof of enterprise set up OR Proof of Mudra Loan availed OR Proof of any kind of loan availed from bank for Enterprise Setup Bank Statement for each month, showing additional income 5. All stakeholders should submit the claim for reimbursement through Portal, within 60 days from the end date / cut-off date of the relevant processes (as defined in the guidelines). 6. As the success of the scheme is measured in terms of placement, the TP will ensure liaison with local industry and may even go for the 'place and train' methodology. g) Non-Compliance i. Any non-compliance to the above guidelines or any malpractice observed during mobilization, enrolments, training, assessment, certification etc, by any stakeholder, would be placed before the Co-ordination Committee and / or Expert Committee for appropriate action, which may include cancellation of training/assessment and strict action against the affiliated TP/KIA/SIA, as the case may be. Further for matters not covered in these guidelines, separate notifications/approvals would be issued from time to time with the approval of competent authority. ii. While uploading documents at the ESDM Portal, all concerned stakeholders must ensure that only valid and relevant documents are uploaded. Any deviation in this regard would be viewed seriously and violators may be denied the right to further participate under the scheme. 15

16 Responsibility: For State Implementing Agency (SIA) a) General 1. To sign an MoU with -PMU and be the single point of contact on behalf of the State Government/UT w.r.t. implementation of the Scheme. 2. To liaise with the training/skilling partners (both government as well as private including ITIs, Polytechnics, other similar state level institutions, etc.) duly identified/recognized/accredited by / ESSCI/TSSC. 3. To create awareness and for Propagation of the Scheme by undertaking the following activities : a. Awareness Creation i. Creating awareness about the Scheme using Hoardings in Select Districts of the State/UT. ii. Dissemination of information related to Scheme through advertisements in FM Radio / Community Radio. iii. Dissemination of Scheme through Electronic and Print Media. iv. To liaise, interact and coordinate with respective employment exchanges to work out a mechanism for enrolment of unemployed youth in these training programs. v. Advertisement of Scheme in Employment News. b. Propagation of the Scheme at Government Institutes i. To liaise, interact and coordinate with Govt. training/educational institutions/schools for working out collaboration with the identified training/skilling agencies/institutions so as to ensure that their candidates join these training programs. ii. To facilitate sharing of resources already available workshop, labs need not be set in each training institute. iii. Organize Seminar/ Workshops in ITI / Polytechnics iv. Posters Printing/Installation and/or Brochures distribution at ITI/Polytechnics. c. Placement Assistance i. To create a placement mechanism for liaising, interacting and coordinating with the prospective employers for ensuring placement of the trained/skilled candidates. ii. Organizing Industry Awareness meets. iii. Co-ordinating with TPs for placement of trained candidates. iv. Organizing Job Fairs/ Rozgar Melas in Select State Districts. 4. To liaise, interact and coordinate with the proposed Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters being set up by MeitY as well as with the industry in the existing Brownfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters notified by MeitY in their own and neighbouring States/UTs to ensure dovetailing of this scheme with EMCs. 5. To create an industry connects with local Manufacturing industries in order to promote a tie-up between training/skilling partners and Industries to promote on-the-shop-floor training for candidates. 6. To create suitable monitoring mechanism, wherever possible, to avoid double counting and proper monitoring. 7. To monitor the training/skilling partners on various parameters such as infrastructure, conduction of training/ assessment. 8. To ensure that the deliverables as outlined be completed within the allotted timeframe and budget. Any deviation should be duly recommended by PRSG for approval of MeitY 9. SIAs may propose new courses, to be added to the approved list of courses, based on demand and employability prospects to MeitY and PMU. The SIAs may send the details of the courses along with the detailed justification for inclusion based on the demand and employability perspective. All the proposed courses would be put up before the Expert Committee for recommendations and approval. All the courses under the scheme need to be aligned with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). Government funding is not available for any course if it is not NSQF compliant. ESDM Courses should have same name, duration and the level of the course as per 16

17 published NSQF Compliant course list by NSDC or as approved by National Skill Qualification Committee (NSQC) of NSDA 10. In case of any grievance of the SIA, the SIA should approach the PMU for grievance redressal b) Financials 1. The Scheme provides for 10% of the skilling cost, year on year, based on yearly targets defined for a state, as assistance for overhead and placement cost to the respective SIAs. 2. SIAs are required to sign a MoU with -PMU and upon signing the MoU, a token amount of 25% of the first year overhead and placement cost (i.e. 10% of skilling cost) would be released to the SIA, as first instalment. This fund is to be used for initiating the implementation, monitoring, advertisement and placement assistance, etc. c) Facilitation of Placement of certified candidates 1. The placement parameters are kept as minimum of 70% of the certified candidates for 100% fee reimbursement; In case 70% of the certified candidates are not placed, then placement linked reimbursement shall be per candidate basis. 2. Placement linked funding for reimbursement to TP or KIA/SIA has been adopted as follows: i. The TP will have the first right to place the candidate and claim re-imbursement of balance 20% Course Fee subject to a time frame of 2 months after Certification for placing the certified candidates. ii. In case the TP is not able to place the candidates within the stipulated time of 2 months after Certification, the respective KIA or SIA (first-cum-first-serve basis) will have the right to place the candidate and claim re-imbursement of the balance 20% Course Fee, subject to a time frame of further 2 months (i.e. time frame of 4 months after Certification.). iii. In the event of TP not being able to place all certified candidates within a period of 2 months after Certification, then in such an event the KIA or SIA (on first-cum-first-serve basis) would have the claim to place the remaining candidates. iv. If a TP is able to place at least 70% of the total certified candidates in a batch within 2 months, then the TP would be eligible for full reimbursement of the balance 20% Course Fee. The same is applicable for KIA or SIA as well, subject to the timeframe / condition stipulated above. v. For cases where partial (less than 70% of the total certified candidates) candidates being placed by the TP and the remaining being placed by KIA or SIA, the balance 20% Course Fee reimbursement may be linked on pro-rata basis i.e. per candidate basis. vi. Since norms pertaining to reimbursement of the balance 20% of the Course Fee takes into account 100% reimbursement in the case of 70% of certified candidates of a batch being successfully placed, therefore in the case the TP together with KIA or SIA is able to achieve the set condition, then the balance 30% shall be divided on pro-rata basis keeping in view the number of candidates placed by the TP and KIA/ SIA. 3. All stakeholders should submit their claim to PMU for reimbursement through Portal, within 60 days from the end date / cut-off date of the relevant processes (as defined in the guidelines). d) Non-Compliance i. Any non-compliance to the above guidelines or any malpractice observed during mobilization, enrolments, training, assessment, certification etc, by any stakeholder, would be placed before the Co-ordination Committee and / or Expert Committee for appropriate action, which may include cancellation of training/assessment and strict action against the affiliated TP/KIA/SIA, as the case may be. Further for matters not covered in these guidelines, separate notifications/approvals would be issued from time to time with the approval of competent authority. ii. While uploading documents at the ESDM Portal, all concerned stakeholders must ensure that only valid and relevant documents are uploaded. Any deviation in this regard would be viewed seriously and violators may be denied the right to further participate under the scheme. 17

18 Responsibility: For Key Implementing Agency a) General 1. ESSCI, and TSSC are the Key Implementing Agency and have the following roles : a) Accreditation/ Affiliation of TPs b) To prepare Accreditation guidelines. c) KIAs are requested to obtain suitable undertaking/compliance of Code of Ethics from their affiliated TPs, in-line with the format/proforma enclosed at Annexure-VII. It would be the responsibility of the KIA to maintain these documents. KIA shall make available copy of such documents to PMU / MeitY as and when required. d) To prepare norms for periodic monitoring and assessment of the quality of TPs/accredited institutions. e) To prepare a competency based curriculum that would be applicable to this Scheme. f) All the courses under the scheme need to be aligned with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). Government funding is not available for any course if it is not NSQF compliant. ESDM Courses should have same name, duration and the level of the course as per published NSQF Compliant course list by NSDC or as approved by National Skill Qualification Committee (NSQC) of NSDA g) The updated List of NSQF Compliant ESDM Courses(totally aligned in terms of NSQF Levels and number of hours in-line with the NSDC approved National Occupation Standards) as on 17 th July 2018 is at Annexure-I (to be noted: the list of NSQF compliant ESDM Courses shall be updated from time to time and it is advised to check the latest list in force) h) To finalize courses at all levels, fix minimum duration at each level as per scheme guidelines. Standard courses conducted by ITIs, other Govt. training institutions can also be included. Each KIA would be eligible to conduct the course from any other KIA with the primary KIA being the owner KIA of the respective QP-NOS. i) The TP selection/identification is the role of KIA. j) The KIA should ensure that the TP has not enrolled any candidate who has been a beneficiary of any of the Govt. of India aided Skilling Course, in the ESDM field sponsored by Central or State Govt, and an undertaking to this effect should be taken from the TP at the time of batch creation. k) The list of all TPs must be shared with MeitY and PMU. These details will be made available on MeitY and ESDM Skill Development Portal. Only these centres will be permitted to conduct training under the ESDM Skill Development Scheme. In case of any deviation in this case, the batches at other centres not on this list will be cancelled, and the Affiliated TP will be held responsible for the cancellation. l) To prepare a mechanism and standard norms for delivery, assessment and certification for various courses. m) To fix the scheduled date of the examination. n) To assess and certify the competence acquired at each level. The KIA will ensure free and fair examination o) All candidates trained by various agencies will acquire certificate by or ESSCI or TSSC (with GoI logo) to become eligible for financial assistance. The revised Template of Certificate placed at Annexure-II to include (a) Skill India Logo; and (b) MeitY in place of DeitY. The Certificates issued by the KIAs needs to be sent to the respective Digital Lockers of the candidates. 18

19 b) Financials 1. The Fee details applicable to batches starting on or after 01-Apr-2018 are as below: Applicable to the batches starting on or After 01 Apr 2018 Reimbursement Course fee : 80% on Certification and 20% on Placement Level L1-L2 L3 L4 L5 Upper Ceiling in Course Hours for re-imbursement of Fee Course Fees 200 hrs 300 hrs 350 hrs 400 hrs The base cost for Sector is Rs per hour and the base cost for Manufacturing Sector is Rs per hour. Actual duration as per the NSQF course list. Manufacturing Sector Courses (Rs.)* Sector Courses (Rs.)* RCCF (Rs.) *The course fee payable for per hour of training on actual hours of training with a ceiling of number of hours as above 2. The KIAs would get the RCCF of all enrolled candidates from the TPs within 5 working days of starting of training. 3. Reimbursement of Course Fee : 80% Course Fee to be released to the TP on successful certification of the candidate and remaining 20% to be released subject to meeting the employment criterion as per Scheme. Reimbursement would be made in instalment as under: Instalment % of Total Cost Output Parameters 1 st 80% On Successful Certification of the candidates 2 nd 20% On Successful Placement of the candidate 4. Course Fee : - a) General Candidates: - 75% of the Course Fee would be payable by MeitY for the successfully certified candidates belonging to General candidate. This would be reimbursed from the PMU to the TP, subject to approval from respective KIA and subject to meeting the employability norms set under the Scheme. - For the remaining 25%, the candidate may pay to the TP upon enrolment. The TP is free to bear / share (with candidate) this cost or provide credit facility to the candidates if they so desire. MeitY would have no bearing on the mutual arrangement between the TP and the candidate in this regard. - For General candidates, the Scheme provides for reimbursement of 75% of the Course Fee under 2 instalments: 1st instalment i.e. 80% is payable on successful certification of the candidates and the 2nd instalment i.e. 20% is payable based on employment norms under the Scheme. b) Reserved Candidates (SC/ ST/EWS): - 100% of the Course Fee would be payable by MeitY for the successfully certified candidates belonging to Reserved category. This would be reimbursed from PMU to the TP, subject to approval from respective KIA. - For Reserved candidates, the Scheme provides for reimbursement of 100% of the Course Fee under 2 instalments: 1st instalment i.e. 80% is payable on successful certification of the candidates and the 2nd instalment i.e. 20% is payable based on employment norms under the Scheme. 19

20 5. Registration-cum-certification Fee (RCCF) : - a) General Candidates: - Every enrolled candidate would be required to pay for RCCF to the TPs at the time of enrolment. - The candidate will have to pay the prescribed RCCF to the TP for every attempt. - The TP should transfer the RCCF in respect of the enrolled batch to the KIAs within 5 working days of starting of the training. - The candidate will have to pay the prescribed RCCF to the TP for every attempt. The candidate would be eligible to obtain the refund of RCCF for one time only, upon his/her successful certification and the necessary amount due to him/her would be transferred to his TP who would refund to the candidate. b) Reserved Candidates (SC/ ST/EWS): - Every enrolled candidate would be required to pay for RCCF to the TPs at the time of enrolment. - The candidate will have to pay the prescribed RCCF to the TP for every attempt. - The TP should transfer the RCCF in respect of the enrolled batch to the KIAs within 5 working days of starting of the training. - The candidate will have to pay the prescribed RCCF to the TP for every attempt. The candidate would be eligible to obtain the refund of RCCF for one time only, upon his/her successful certification and the necessary amount due to him/her would be transferred to his TP who would refund to the candidate c) Seat Allocation Mechanism 1. 40% seats to be allocated for Sector (Repair/ Maintenance) to boost Entrepreneurship/ Self-Employment, as per following Checkout Mechanism on a monthly basis: Operationalization of Checkout Mechanism 1. From the 40% of the total level-wise target of the respective Financial Year (18-19 or 19-20) of the States/UTs, the KIAs would be permitted to mobilize the candidates through their respective TPs and firm up the batches. 2. Once the candidates have been mobilized and KIAs have the assurance of TPs firming up batches, KIAs would be allowed to check-out seats in respect of each state/ut. 3. A check-out sheet indicating the level-wise, State/UT-wise targets / available seats as per Annexure-III would be made available to the KIAs by the PMU. 4. Each KIA would then fill up the relevant batch details in the check-out sheet and would send the updated checkout request sheet on the first Monday / Tuesday to ESDM PMU. Any request received after 6.00 PM of first Tuesday would be considered in the next month. 5. The PMU would vet the check-out requirements of all KIAs against available vacancies at each level and allocate/reject the same on first-cum-first serve basis. PMU would inform about the allocation of batches to all KIAs by 12 Noon on subsequent Thursday. 6. The KIAs would then intimate their respective TPs about acceptance/rejection of requested batches. 7. The KIAs, through their respective TPs, should commence the approved batches latest by Fridays of subsequent week from approval. 8. As a confirmation for starting the course, the TP would be required to transfer the assessment fee for the batch to the respective KIA within 5 working days of starting of the training of the batch, as per Scheme Guidelines. 9. All the KIAs would need to inform PMU, latest by 12 Noon on last Friday of the month, intimating confirmation of starting of the batch that was approved by PMU (3-weeks earlier), failing which the allotment of batch(es) would be considered to be surrendered and the seats allotted seats would return back into the main vacancy pool for allotment to others. PMU would also intimate the available vacancies for check-out for subsequent month. 10. The process of batch registration and subsequent processes would be as per the existing process on the Scheme portal ( 20

21 2. 60% of the seats to be allocated via a seat allotment mechanism through demand-based proposals as per the following mechanism: Operationalization of Industry Linked Allocation 1. To provide thrust on employability, 60% of the target would be allocated based on industry linked demand based proposals. 2. KIAs, in consultation with industry and TP, would submit proposals as per Proforma at Annexure-VI. (Time: T0) 3. The proposal should mandatorily include details such as whether the proposal is based on placeand-train or train-and-place policy. The proposal should also indicate number of candidates proposed to be trained in a particular course, the details of tie-ups with the relevant Industry where the candidates are likely to be placed. It should also include the details of TP that would undertake such training. 4. PMU would preliminary examine and shortlist the proposals and those shortlisted proposals would be submitted, either through circulation or through a meeting, to the Co-ordination Committee for recommendation. The recommended proposals would be conveyed to the respective KIA on approval by the Chairman, Expert Committee. (Time: T days) 5. The recommended proposals approved by Chairman, Expert Committee would be ratified in the subsequent meeting of the Expert Committee. 6. The Respective KIA/ TP to upload batch details within 15 days failing which the seats would get surrendered / merged back within the main vacancy pool (Time: T days) 7. Details of instances pertaining to seats getting merged back with main vacancy pool would be reported and recorded in the Co-ordination Committee/ Expert Committee. 8. The process of batch registration and subsequent processes would be as per the existing process on the Scheme portal ( d) Pre-Assessment 1. KIAs must develop the Assessment Criteria for the courses and finalize the assessment methodology. The assessment methodology must cover aspects related to theory, practical and viva, and must indicate the mode of conducting the assessment components, and the minimum number of questions for each candidate s assessment. 2. KIAs should carry out assessment after ensuring that the candidates have undergone a NSQF aligned course (as per approved list), have adequate attendance as per attendance records, training have been conducted as per NSQF norms etc. 3. The KIAs must share the details of all the certified assessors with MeitY and PMU Team. A certified assessor cannot conduct assessments until MeitY and PMU team have received his/her details along with their certification details. These details will also be made available on the ESDM Skill Development Portal. 4. The KIAs must certify that the Assessor has the ability to conduct assessments and is aware of the ESDM Skill Development Scheme. 5. KIAs must ensure that a Certified Assessor is made available on the proposed date of assessment. In case of a lack of assessor on the particular date, the same must be communicated with the TP at least 2 weeks prior to the proposed date and an alternate date must be finalized through mutual consent. This change of date should be reflected on ESDM Skill Development Portal. 6. KIAs needs to ensure that backup Assessors are available and the Assessments are not cancelled due to the lack of a certified Assessor at the last minute. 7. KIAs should make available Sample Question Papers / Mock Tests and their Assessment Criterion on the Schemes Portal. 21

22 e) Assessment 1. It would be the responsibility of the Key Implementing Agency to notify the details of the accredited TP(s) to the SIA. 2. Assessment of a course would be done only by the respective KIA. 3. As soon as a batch is enrolled and the TP informs the respective KIA about the assessment to be conducted at the end of the course, the KIA should work on the smooth conduct of examination. The examination should be held within 2 weeks of completion of training. 4. All assessment mechanism would be as per the Assessment norms of the respective KIAs viz. ESSCI / / TSSC. 5. A candidate who is unable to pass the exam in the initial attempt will be eligible to apply for reappear cycle. A candidate will be allowed only two re-appear attempts. The time limit for the candidate to be allowed for two re-appear attempts is within 1 year from date of enrolment of the candidate. 6. KIAs needs to ensure that theory question papers for every Course must be randomized from the Question Bank. 7. In case the assessment is conducted online or through a digital system (such as tablet), efforts must be made available to have the language preferences given by the candidates of the batch to be assessed. 8. Assessor will mandatorily carry his/her photo identity for the assessment. 9. Assessor will mandatorily check the Biometric Attendance for the batch, and provide a copy to the respective KIA along with the Assessment results. 10. Assessor will mandatorily check the original photo-ids of the candidates before the Assessment is conducted. The permissible photo-ids that a candidate can carry for the assessment are voter ID card, passport, driving license, PAN card, Aadhaar card, identity card provided by school/college etc. The Assessor may choose to not conduct the assessment for a particular candidate in case of lack of his/her original photo-id proof during the assessment 11. In case it is found that an Assessor is looking to enter into any undue arrangements during the assessment process, he/she may be blacklisted and debarred from conducting any future assessments under the ESDM Skill Development Scheme. 12. In case it is found that the designated Certified Assessor deputes a non-certified assessor to conduct an assessment on his/her behalf, the Certified Assessor may be blacklisted and debarred from conducting any future assessments. Reassessment will be conducted at the Training Centre at no additional cost to the TP. The KIA will be required to bear the costs for reassessment. 13. Any non-compliance to the above guidelines or any malpractice during assessments may result in strict action against the defaulting agency/individual, with potential case for deaffiliation/blacklisting from participating under the ESDM Skill Development Scheme 14. It is expected that the TP has transferred the Assessment fees to the KIAs within 5 working days of the batch start. 15. KIA has to assign the batch to an Assessor/ Assessing Body within 5 days of the batch being assigned to them. 16. KIA has to ensure that assessment results are uploaded on ESDM Skill Development Portal within 5 working days of the assessment being conducted. f) Facilitation of Placement of certified candidates 1. The placement parameters are kept as minimum of 70% of the certified candidates for 100% fee reimbursement; In case 70% of the certified candidates are not placed, then placement linked reimbursement shall be per candidate basis. 2. Placement details have to be mandatorily entered on the ESDM Skill Development Portal post placements of the candidates. KIA must ensure the same with respective TP. 22

23 3. Placement linked funding for reimbursement to TP or KIA/SIA has been adopted as follows: i. The TP will have the first right to place the candidate and claim re-imbursement of balance 20% Course Fee subject to a time frame of 2 months after Certification for placing the certified candidates. ii. In case the TP is not able to place the candidates within the stipulated time of 2 months after Certification, the respective KIA or SIA (first-cum-first-serve basis) will have the right to place the candidate and claim re-imbursement of the balance 20% Course Fee, subject to a time frame of further 2 months (i.e. time frame of 4 months after Certification.). iii. In the event of TP not being able to place all certified candidates within a period of 2 months after Certification, then in such an event the KIA or SIA (on first-cum-first-serve basis) would have the claim to place the remaining candidates. iv. If a TP is able to place at least 70% of the total certified candidates in a batch within 2 months, then the TP would be eligible for full reimbursement of the balance 20% Course Fee. The same is applicable for KIA or SIA as well, subject to the timeframe / condition stipulated above. v. For cases where partial (less than 70% of the total certified candidates) candidates being placed by the TP and the remaining being placed by KIA or SIA, the balance 20% Course Fee reimbursement may be linked on pro-rata basis i.e. per candidate basis. vi. Since norms pertaining to reimbursement of the balance 20% of the Course Fee takes into account 100% reimbursement in the case of 70% of certified candidates of a batch being successfully placed, therefore in the case the TP together with KIA or SIA is able to achieve the set condition, then the balance 30% shall be divided on pro-rata basis keeping in view the number of candidates placed by the TP and KIA/ SIA. 4. For each candidate who is successfully placed, the TP or KIA/SIA as the case maybe, would mandatorily track the placement of such candidates for at least 3 months before raising the automated online claim for reimbursement. In order to track the placement record of the candidate, the following list of documents should be collated by the TP or KIA/SIA as the case maybe: For Salaried Employment Appointment On employment (to be uploaded within 2 months of date of certification in case claim is done by TP ) For 3 consecutive months from the first date of employment letter issued by the employer OR A letter issued by the employer with details mentioning the placed candidates name, date of joining, cost to the company (CTC), etc. Such a letter can be either candidate specific or for a group of selected candidates. Copy pertaining to acceptance of offer by the candidate shall also be treated as valid. Such communication can either in print or electronic form. OR Copy of Identity card issued by employer. Salary certificate/salary slips issued by the employer AND Salary payment proof (NEFT details, bank On self-employment (to be uploaded within 2 months of date of certification in case claim is done by TP ) For 3 consecutive months from the first date of selfemployment For Self-Employed Trade license OR Proof of enterprise set up OR Proof of Mudra Loan availed OR Proof of any kind of loan availed from bank for Enterprise Setup Bank Statement for each month, showing additional income 23

24 account statement, or passbook entries) showing the monthly credit details 5. All stakeholders should submit their claim to PMU for reimbursement through Portal, within 60 days from the end date / cut-off date of the relevant processes (as defined in the guidelines). 6. As the success of the scheme is measured in terms of placement, the KIA/TP must ensure liaison with local industry and may even go for the 'place and train' methodology. g) Non-Compliance i. Any non-compliance to the above guidelines or any malpractice observed during mobilization, enrolments, training, assessment, certification etc, by any stakeholder, would be placed before the Co-ordination Committee and / or Expert Committee for appropriate action, which may include cancellation of training/assessment and strict action against the affiliated TP/KIA/SIA, as the case may be. Further for matters not covered in these guidelines, separate notifications/approvals would be issued from time to time with the approval of competent authority. ii. While uploading documents at the ESDM Portal, all concerned stakeholders must ensure that only valid and relevant documents are uploaded. Any deviation in this regard would be viewed seriously and violators may be denied the right to further participate under the scheme. 24

25 Responsibility: For PMU 1. To professionally manage and support MeitY in implementation and monitoring of the scheme in the identified States/UTs. 2. To operate and manage the scheme in all States/UTs including transfer of funds to the various implementing agencies in a transparent manner. 3. Course Fee : - a) PMU is responsible to transfer 75% of the Training/ Course fees to the TP, subject to approval from respective KIA and subject to meeting the employability norms set under the Scheme after due certification of the General Category candidate. b) PMU is responsible to transfer 100% of the Training/ Course fees to the TP, subject to approval from respective KIA and subject to meeting the employability norms set under the Scheme after due certification of the Reserved Category candidate. 4. Registration-Cum-Certification Fee (RCCF) : - a) PMU is responsible to transfer 75% of the RCCF, directly to the TPs, after due certification of the General Category candidate b) PMU is responsible to transfer 100% of the RCCF, directly to the TPs, after due certification of the candidate belonging to SC/ST/EWS Category. 5. Facilitate creation of awareness regarding the scheme. 6. Mobilize various stakeholders through print and electronic media, workshops, seminars etc. 7. Facilitate development of PORTAL being created by, for capturing various data from the Implementing Agencies, bring out periodic progress report, collect data for monitoring the scheme etc. 8. Ensure that the scheme is implemented as per the guidelines specified by MeitY. 9. Facilitate the meetings of the Expert Committee, Co-ordination Committee, and PRSG etc. 25

26 Brief Description of Processes a) Enrolment of candidates by TP Step Activity Brief Responsibility Remarks(if any) Number 1 TP to get affiliated with KIAs based on TP affiliation norms of respective KIAs 2 TP to publicize the scheme and the Scheme details to mobilize candidates, KIA/SIA will also be responsible for TP / KIA / SIA mobilization of candidates and publicizing the scheme. 3 The TP would be responsible for the admission process and ensure that candidates admitted are in compliance with the eligibility norms as per ESDM guidelines. All the records, certificates of qualifications would be kept as hard copy with the TP for reference. It would be the responsibility of the TP to maintain the necessary records.tp shall make available copy of such records to MeitY/ KIA/ SIA/ PMU as and when required TP TP is free to apply any fair mechanism such as entrance exam, aptitude test, first come first serve, higher marks etc. in order to select candidates in case of higher number of applications. 4 TPs to upload candidates detail on ESDM Portal for formation of a batch based on approval by respective KIA. 5 Scheme mandates training for 60% General and 40% Reserved category candidates (15% SC, 7.5%ST, 17.5% EWS). If sufficient number of candidates is not available in any category, then the seats may be filled with candidates from SC ST EWS, as per precedence indicated herein. 6 TP to collect RCCF from all candidates of all categories (General, SC/ ST / EWS), at the time of enrolment, based on the RCCF of the Course depending on the Level (L1-L5) as per Scheme. 7 TP to transfer the cumulative RCCF to the respective KIAs within 5 working days of starting of the training of the batch. 8 75% of the Course Fee would be payable by MeitY for the successfully certified candidates belonging to General category. TP TP TP TP TP Enrolment to be done via ESDM Skill Development Portal TPs to route request to SIAs through KIAs. TP to update the ESDM Portal with details of RCCF transferred, NEFT transaction number and the date of transfer 26

27 For the remaining 25%, the candidate may pay to the TP upon enrolment. The TP is free to bear / share (with candidate) this cost or provide credit facility to the candidates if they so desire. MeitY would have no bearing on the mutual arrangement between the TP and the candidate in this regard. TP is not allowed to charge any course fee from candidates of SC/ST/EWS Category. b) Conduct Training Step Activity Brief Number 1 TP to mobilize candidates, get batch allocations done and enrol candidates. 2 TP to schedule batch start date and end date and a proposed exam date (subject to approval from respective KIA) at ESDM Portal. 3 TP to mobilize/identify trainers for batch at the training centre 4 TP to provide training in accordance with the NSQF QPs as applicable. 5 Training Centre will maintain day-wise attendance record for the batch and provide it to the Assessor during the Assessments. It is mandatory for the candidate to maintain at least 70% attendance to be eligible to appear in the assessment. The attendance record should be maintained through an electronic/biometric attendance system. Responsibi lity TP TP TP TP TP Remarks(if any) See Process Enrolment of candidates by TP for more details It would be the responsibility of the TP to provide the course content/ training material / books/ reading/study material, as necessary, to the candidates in their centres. c) Conduct of Assessments Step Number Activity Brief Responsibility Remarks(if any) 1 As soon as a batch is enrolled and the TP KIA Assessment of a informs the KIA about the assessment to course would be done 27

28 be conducted at the end of the course, the KIA should work on the smooth conduct of assessments. The examination should be held within 2 weeks of completion of training 2 KIA allocates Assessor(s) to conduct assessment at the Training Centre location 3 KIA contacts TP to confirm details of assessment (assessment date, location, etc.) 4 On day of assessment, Assessor(s) reaches the Training Centre location to conduct theory / practical assessment at scheduled time 5 TP makes all arrangements (stationery, lab facilities, infrastructure setup, etc) for the Assessor to conduct the assessment 6 Assessor will mandatorily check the Biometric Attendance for the batch, and provide a copy to the respective KIA along with the Assessment results 7 Assessor will mandatorily check the original photo-ids of the candidates before the Assessment is conducted. The permissible photo-ids that a candidate can carry for the assessment are voter ID card, passport, driving license, PAN card, Aadhaar card, identity card provided by school/college etc. The Assessor may choose to not conduct the assessment in case a particular candidate is unable to furnish a valid photo-id. 8 Assessor(s) conducts the assessment in accordance with the Assessment guidelines. 9 KIA to upload assessment results on ESDM Portal within 5 working days of KIA KIA Assessor TP TP / Assessor Assessor / Candidate Assessor KIA only by the respective KIA and all assessment mechanism would be as per the Assessment norms of the respective KIA The KIA must certify that the Assessor has the ability to conduct assessments and is aware of the ESDM Skill Development Scheme KIA needs to ensure that backup Assessors are available and the Assessments are not cancelled due to the lack of a certified Assessor at the last minute Assessor only brings along Assessment sheets for the Assessment 28

29 the assessment being conducted. 10 Successful candidates shall be awarded certificates. KIA would upload all the certificates on ESDM Portal within 5 days from the date of result. TPs would download certificates from the Portal and distribute to the candidates. KIA / TP KIAs to use the common template assigning Serial Number, unique to each KIA, duly signed by the authorized signatory of the respective KIA d) Reimbursement of Course Fee and Registration-cum-Certification-Fee Step Activity Brief Number 1 Reimbursement of Course Fee and Registration-cum- Certification-Fee (Linked to Successful Certification): 75% of the course fee / RCCF would be payable for the successfully certified candidates belonging to General category. For the remaining 25%, the candidate may pay to the TP upon enrolment. The TP is free to bear / share (with candidate) this cost or provide credit facility to the candidates if they so desire. MeitY/- PMU would have no bearing on the mutual arrangement between the TP and the candidate in this regard % of the course fee / RCCF would be payable for the successfully certified candidates belonging to reserved category. 3 The Scheme provides for reimbursement of 75% (for General candidates) / 100% (for Reserved candidates), of the Course Fee under 2 instalments: 1st instalment i.e. 80% is payable on successful certification of the candidates and the 2nd instalment i.e. 20% is payable based on employment norms under the Scheme. 4 TP to submit the above claim for reimbursement of Course Fee and RCCF through Portal, to KIAs and seek recommendation from the respective KIA. KIA should recommend within 10 working days of receipt of claim complete in all respects. KIA to recommend and submit the claim, through Portal, to -PMU for reimbursement of Course fee and RCCF to the TP. 5 Reimbursement of Course Fee (Linked to Successful Placement): The placement parameters are kept as minimum of 70% of the pass-out candidates for 100% fee reimbursement to training provider; and per candidate employed for below 70% employment (on actual placement basis till 70%). 6 Remaining 20% Placement linked reimbursement of Course fee can be claimed by either the TP or KIA/SIA as the case may be and as defined under Scheme guidelines. 7 Claims pertaining to reimbursement of Fees would be processed by -PMU and TP /KIA /SIA must ensure that the claims referred are complete in all respect and no discrepancy exists with regard to the details mentioned in the claim vis-a-vis data uploaded on the Portal. 8 Upon receipt of the relevant details, -PMU to transfer the Course Fee to TP or KIA/SIA, subject to the claim being in order and as per scheme guidelines. Responsibility TP TP TP / KIA / - PMU TP / KIA / SIA TP/KIA/SIA/- PMU -PMU 29

30 Annexure -I Updated List of NSQF Compliant ESDM Courses as on 17 th July 2018 Sl. No Course Code (Indicate the relevant code as per affiliation of TP with KIA EL:ESSCI; TL- TSSC; NL:) EL/S/L4/C003N TL/S/L4/C041N NL/S/L4/C028N EL/S/L4/C080N NL/S/L4/C080N TL/S/L4/C080N EL/S/L5/C005N TL/S/L5/C042N NL/S/L5/C030N Sector Industry Vertical Consumer Consumer Consumer EL/M/L4/C017N TL/M/L4/C047N Manufacturing Consumer NL/M/L4/C042N EL/S/L4/C006N TL/S/L4/C043N NL/S/L4/C031N EL/S/L4/C014N TL/S/L4/C031N NL/S/L4/C039N EL/S/L4/C009N TL/S/L4/C027N NL/S/L4/C034N EL/S/L3/C004N TL/S/L3/C024N NL/S/L3/C029N Course Developed By ESSCI ESSCI ESSCI ESSCI IT Hardware ESSCI IT Hardware ESSCI IT Hardware ESSCI IT Hardware ESSCI EL/M/L4/C012N TL/M/L4/C029N Manufacturing PCB Assembly ESSCI NL/M/L4/C037N EL/S/L4/C008N TL/S/L4/C026N NL/S/L4/C033N EL/S/L4/C007N TL/S/L4/C025N NL/S/L4/C032N EL/S/L4/C001N TL/S/L4/C022N NL/S/L4/C026N EL/S/L4/C002N TL/S/L4/C023N NL/S/L4/C027N EL/S/L4/C049N NL/S/L4/C073N TL/S/L4/C073N PCB Assembly ESSCI Solar ESSCI Communications ESSCI Communications ESSCI Consumer EL/M/L4/C016N TL/M/L4/C046N Manufacturing LED Lighting NL/M/L4/C041N ESSCI ESSCI Course Title (as per NSQF) Field Technician - AC Field Technician Other Home Appliances Field Engineer RACW Assembly Operator-RAC Field Technician Computing and Peripherals CCTV Installation Technician Field Technician Networking and Storage Installation Technician Computing and Peripherals Through Hole Assembly Operator Pick and Place Assembly Operator Solar Panel Installation Technician DTH Set Top Box Installation & Technician DAS Set Top Box Installation & Technician Mobile Phone Hardware Repair Technician Mechanical Assembly Operator NSQF Level Total Training Hours to be completed as per NSQF Norms No. of Hours for which reimburs ement of Course Fee can be claimed as per EDSM Scheme Total Course Fee (in Rs.) per candidate (for batches starting on/after to ) Total RCCF (in Rs.) per candidate (for batches starting on/after to ) L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L

31 16 EL/M/L4/C013N TL/M/L4/C030N Manufacturing PCB Assembly ESSCI NL/M/L4/C038N Circuit Imaging Operator L EL/M/L4/C047N NL/M/L4/C071N Manufacturing Consumer TL/M/L4/C071N ESSCI Smartphone Assembly Technician L EL/M/L5/C048N NL/M/L5/C072N Manufacturing Consumer TL/M/L5/C072N ESSCI Smartphone Assembly Inspector L EL/S/L4/C015N TL/S/L4/C045N NL/S/L4/C040N IT Hardware ESSCI Access Controls Installation Technician L EL/S/L4/C019N TL/S/L4/C049N NL/S/L4/C044N Electronic Security ESSCI Security System Installation Technician L EL/S/L4/C046N NL/S/L4/C069N TL/S/L4/C070N Communications ESSCI Data Networking Cable Technician L EL/S/L4/C011N TL/S/L4/C028N NL/S/L4/C036N Industrial ESSCI Wireman Control Panel L NL/S/L4/C003N EL/S/L4/C022N TL/S/L4/C033N NL/S/L4/C020N TL/S/L4/C064N EL/S/L4/C057N NL/S/L5/C023N TL/S/L5/C066N EL/S/L5/C058N NL/S/L4/C007N EL/S/L4/C023N TL/S/L4/C055N Consumer Office Automation IT networking Office Automation IT networking Industrial Repair & Maintenance of Power Supply, Inverter & UPS Diploma in Computer Hardware Maintenance (CHM - O Level) course Advanced Diploma in Computer Hardware Maintenance and Networking (CHM - A Level ) course Diploma in Installation & Repair of Consumer Products L L L L NL/S/L3/C006N EL/S/L3/C053N TL/S/L3/C054N Medical Repair & Maintenance of ECG and ICCU equipments L NL/S/L3/C005N EL/S/L3/C052N TL/S/L3/C053N Medical Repair and Maintenance of Imaging Equipment (X- Ray & Ultrasound machine) L NL/S/L3/C004N EL/S/L3/C051N TL/S/L3/C052N Medical Repair & Maintenance of Dental Equipment L

32 30 31 NL/S/L3/C002N EL/S/L3/C021N TL/S/L3/C032N NL/S/L3/C010N EL/S/L3/C055N TL/S/L3/C058N Electronic Product Design Computer Hardware Certificate Course in Electronic Product Testing Assembly & Maintenance of Personal Computer L L NL/M/L4/C022N EL/M/L4/C034N TL/M/L4/C065N Manufacturing Solar Solar-LED Lighting Product ( Design and Manufacturing) L NL/S/L4/C021N TL/S/L4/C038N EL/S/L4/C033N Consumer (Home Appliances) Installation Repair and Maintenance of Home Appliances L NL/S/L4/C014N TL/S/L4/C035N EL/S/L4/C027N Office Automation, IT & networking Telecom Technician- PC Hardware and Networking L NL/S/L2/C001N EL/S/L2/C050N TL/S/L2/C051N Office Automation Installation & Maintenance of Photocopiers and Printers L NL/M/L4/C076N TL/M/L4/C076N EL/M/L4/C076N Manufacturing Industrial ESM - 1 Electronic Production Technician L NL/M/L4/C013N EL/M/L4/C026N TL/M/L4/C060N Manufacturing Industrial Automation Certificate in Robotic Programming and Maintenance L NL/M/L4/C012N EL/M/L4/C025N TL/M/L4/C059N Manufacturing Industrial Automation Automation Technology- Basic Level L4 For Diploma candidates 240 hours For 12th pass candidates 420 hours NL/M/L5/C078N TL/M/L5/C078N EL/M/L5/C078N Manufacturing Industrial ESD 1 Product Design Support Engineer L NL/M/L5/C077N TL/M/L5/C077N EL/M/L5/C077N Manufacturing Industrial ESM 2 Electronic Product Supervisor L NL/M/L5/C025N EL/M/L5/C072N TL/M/L5/C068N Manufacturing Digital Fabrication 3 D Scanning and CNC Routing Engineer (Level 5) L NL/M/L5/C024N EL/M/L5/C044N TL/M/L5/C067N Manufacturing Digital Fabrication Additive Manufacturing /3D Printing L NL/M/L5/C019N EL/M/L5/C032N TL/M/L5/C063N Manufacturing Industrial Automation Automation Technology- Advanced Level L

33 44 NL/M/L5/C016N TL/M/L5/C037N EL/M/L5/C029N Manufacturing Embedded System & VLSI Embedded System Design using 8-bit Microcontrollers L NL/M/L5/C017N EL/M/L5/C030N TL/M/L5/C061N NL/S/L5/C009N EL/S/L5/C024N TL/S/L5/C057N Manufacturing Embedded System & VLSI Industrial Automation Post Diploma in VLSI Design, Tools and Technology Diploma in Repair & Maintenance of Industrial Instrumentation &Automation System L L NL/S/L5/C008N EL/S/L5/C054N TL/S/L5/C056N Medical Post Diploma in Repair and Maintenance of Hospital Equipment L TL/S/L4/C004N EL/S/L4/C035N NL/S/L4/C049N Telecom TSSC Broadband Technician L TL/S/L4/C003N NL/S/L4/C048N EL/S/L4/C061N Telecom TSSC TL/M/L4/C010N EL/M/L4/C038N Manufacturing Telecom NL/M/L4/C055N TL/S/L4/C002N NL/S/L4/C047N EL/S/L4/C060N TSSC Telecom TSSC Handset Repair Engineer Telecom Embedded Hardware Developer Telecom- Tower Technician L L L TL/S/L5/C006N EL/S/L5/C063N NL/S/L5/C051N TL/S/L5/C007N EL/S/L5/C036N NL/S/L5/C052N TL/S/L4/C005N EL/S/L4/C062N NL/S/L4/C050N Telecom TSSC Telecom TSSC Telecom TSSC Installation Engineer SDH & DWDM Installation Engineer Layer two & Layer three Optical Fibre Technician L L L TL/M/L3/C009N EL/M/L3/C037N Manufacturing Telecom NL/M/L3/C054N TSSC Telecom Board Bring-Up Engineer L TL/S/L4/C075N NL/S/L4/C075N EL/S/L4/C075N Telecom Passive TSSC RF Site Surveyor L Infrastructure 57 TL/S/L4/C014N EL/S/L4/C039N NL/S/L4/C059N Network Management TSSC Grass Root Telecom Provider (GRTP) L TL/S/L4/C012N EL/S/L4/C066N NL/S/L4/C057N Telecom Industry Engineer TSSC Telecom Network Security Technician L TL/S/L3/C001N NL/S/L3/C046N EL/S/L3/C059N Telecom TSSC Optical Fiber Splicer L * The course fee payable for each Level would be restricted to number of hours as prescribed under the Scheme Guidelines as amended from time to time. 33

34 Annexure II Revised Template of Certificate 34